Intel Xeon 6740E socket: LGA 4710
The Intel Xeon 6740E uses LGA 4710, the LGA server socket for Sierra Forest Xeon 6 with DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 lanes. The 96-core E-only chip at 250 W with higher base suits dense cloud boards.
- Socket
- LGA 4710
- Launched
- June 2024
- Cores and threads
- 96 and 96
- Base power
- 250 W
- Codename
- Sierra Forest
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon 6700E
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Xeon 6740E specifications
| Cores | 96 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 96 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Sierra Glen (E-cores only) |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz boost |
| Cache | 96 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 250 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 3 |
| Memory support | DDR5 with ECC, 8 channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA4710 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon 6740E needs a motherboard with a LGA 4710 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 4710 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 4710 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,710 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5, 8 channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon 6740E is
The Xeon 6740E is a 96-core and 96-thread server processor that launched in June 2024 for Xeon 6 dense clouds with higher base clocks. Ninety-six Sierra Glen Efficient-cores without Hyper-Threading give 96 threads at 2.4 GHz base and up to 3.2 GHz boost. Cache is 96 MB. Processor base power is 250 W, which fits Birch Stream SP boards with server air cooling.
The higher 2.4 GHz base over the 6731E sustains latency-sensitive microservices. DDR5 with ECC feeds 96 cores from board memory. PCIe Gen5 lanes serve NVMe and networking, with UPI for dual-socket scale.
Throughput clouds with response targets fit here. Ninety-six E-cores at higher base keep tail latency low. Buyers with tight power should take lower-base E twins instead, since this 6740E trades power for base speed.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6740E fits LGA 4710 on Birch Stream SP boards with 250 W delivery. A BIOS that lists Sierra Forest is required. The FCLGA4710 package uses a server carrier.
Memory is DDR5 with ECC in 8 channels. Population is 1 DIMM per channel at top speed. Tuning is available where enabled.
The two 96-core E parts differ on 0.2 GHz base and 0.1 GHz turbo. The 6740E leads the Intel Xeon 6731E on both. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server lists.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5 with ECC in 8 channels is the standard. Services plus caches should be sized together. Matched sets are preferred.
PCIe Gen5 lanes serve storage and networking. Fixed splits require manual checks.
Cooling is server 250 W with vendor-qualified air. No retail cooler applies.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows moves within the vendor list, such as to higher-count E parts. Memory and NVMe can also grow.
A working 6740E serves dense clouds for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon 6740E use?
It uses LGA 4710 on Birch Stream SP boards. A BIOS that lists Sierra Forest is required.
How is the 6740E different from the 6731E?
Ninety-six cores and 96 threads at 2.4 GHz base and up to 3.2 GHz boost, with 96 MB of cache at 250 W.
What memory does the 6740E support?
DDR5 with ECC in 8 channels.
Can the 6740E be upgraded?
Yes, to higher-count E parts where power, cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon 6980P Newegg table 6740E 96 cores 250W pattern (Newegg)
- Intel Xeon 6980P Granite Rapids specs server pattern (Intel ARK)
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